Home Secretary | Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood
Birmingham Ladywood
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Henry Nowak was just 18 years old, with his whole life ahead of him. His murder was a horrific and senseless crime, and my thoughts remain with his family and friends, who have endured unimaginable loss and heartbreak.
The Nowak family have shown extraordinary courage and dignity in their pursuit of answers. Henry’s case has raised serious and legitimate questions about whether more could have been done to prevent this tragedy, and about the response of public authorities in its aftermath.
An independent review will seek those answers.
I am grateful to Alex Chalk for agreeing to lead this important work. He brings considerable experience and expertise, and I know he will conduct the review with the rigour, independence and seriousness that Henry’s case demands.
Unchecked, anti-social behaviour blights our communities. But it is not inevitable and I won't accept it.
For too long, we have lacked the powers we need to deal with this problem properly. From today, that changes: authorities will be able to take tough action against these offenders.
This delivers on a commitment we made to the British people in our manifesto. And, most importantly, those who make life a misery for others will now face the consequences of their actions.
Some chatter on social media would have you believe that crime is out of control.
The facts tell a different story.
As @frasernelson has shown in his Substack today:
Violence is at its lowest level since the crime survey began in 1981.
Robbery is at a record low.
Crime, excluding fraud, is 78% down on its peak in 1995.
And the stats show this Government is delivering on its promises too:
Knife crime is down 11%.
Knife murders are at their lowest level in 35 years.
Thefts including phone snatching have fallen by 20% in the last year alone.
But I know there is more that we must do, and we will:
We’ve put more than 3,800 extra neighbourhood officers into roles, with named, contactable officers for every neighbourhood.
We’re introducing the most significant reforms to policing in a generation.
We are tackling rising rates of violence against women and girls through our landmark strategy.
And we are tackling crimes like fraud, more prevalent in our increasingly online world, with £250 million directed to this challenge in our Fraud Strategy published this year.
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Today, I stand with Aberfan. I stand with the people of Aberfan, and I stand with the community as we honour the memory of all those that were lost.
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Eritrea has had every chance to accept the return of criminals and those with no right to be in the UK. Unlike other countries, it has refused.
My message to the Eritrean government is simple: take back your nationals or face a complete ban on your citizens entering the UK.
I will not hesitate to impose further measures on other countries refusing to co-operate.
Five years on, we remember Sir David Amess, a dedicated parliamentarian who served his constituents with kindness and determination.
Today, my thoughts are with his family, friends and all who came to know him.
His murder struck at the heart of our democracy. We owe it to him and others we have lost to protect those who dedicate themselves to public service.
We will not allow hatred and violence to deter those who step forward to serve.
Over 50,000 crossing attempts have been prevented since the election and arrivals are down significantly. Our collective efforts, on both sides of the Channel, are having an impact.
Every prevention made by officers is a blow to the smugglers behind this trade.
But we are not complacent. We will be relentless in pursuing the criminal gangs and bearing down on the small boats.
Those who enter public life do so to serve.
They should never face threats, abuse or violence.
We owe it to those we've lost, and those serving today, to ensure they receive the protection they deserve.
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Three years on from the October 7 attacks on Israel, we remember those who were senselessly killed by Hamas terrorists.
The impact of the attacks has been felt not just in Israel, but in Jewish communities across the world who still bear the burden of the tragic events that day.
In the years since, we have seen a disturbing rise in antisemitic behaviour in the UK.
A year ago we witnessed a horrifying terrorist attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, with further attacks against Jewish people and institutions since.
I want Britain’s Jewish community to hear this from me directly. We stand with you. Abuse and violence against you, in any form, will not be tolerated. Not on our streets, not online, not in our schools or universities.
That’s why we are funding protection for synagogues, schools and community buildings, and why we will come down hard on antisemitism wherever it is found - in classrooms, on campuses and in neighbourhoods.
At home, we are committed to protecting our citizens from vile hatred. Abroad, we continue to work towards a two-state solution, with Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in peace and security.
An attack on Jewish people in Britain is an attack on all of us. Antisemitism has no place in this country, and we will do everything we can to stamp it out.
I know the new charges made today will be extremely concerning. My profound sympathies are with Nigel Farage and his family.
Let no one make any mistake: an attack on anyone in politics is an attack on us all.
This case raises serious questions about the security of those in public life. We must use this as an opportunity to reset. Once parliament returns, I will update on our work to strengthen protections for those who choose to serve.
A pleasure to talk to @TomMcTague at Labour Party Conference, ranging widely across immigration, faith and even some book recommendations (apologies for accidental spoilers...).
Thanks to @NewStatesman for Tom's time and the team's support, and to @ryan_wain and @InstituteGC for arranging and hosting.
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One year on from the vile antisemitic terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue, my thoughts remain with the families of Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, and all who loved them
We also remember all those who were affected by that awful day, including Jewish communities across the country, who were marking the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Today and always, we stand with the Jewish community. They must not be forced to live a smaller life in this country. We will do everything within our power to stamp out antisemitic hatred.
Fairness is what unites us in this country.
And a fair society is what unlocks the very best of us.
Because when people think this country is fair they are more open and generous to others.
This Government will reopen the UK Resettlement Route in partnership with the United Nations.
We will take vulnerable refugees from camps across the world and give them the chance of a new and better life here in Britain.
With the first arrivals beginning this year.
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🚨 NEW: Shabana Mahmood will open a new refugee route that prioritises Afghan women and Palestinians
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EXCL: Shabana Mahmood will announce a new legal route for refugees that prioritises Afghan women and girls and Palestinians, unfreezing a scheme that will put the most vulnerable refugees on a faster path to permanent status. @jessicaelgot @syalrajeev
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EXCLUSIVE- Shabana Mahmood is reopening a new refugee route, with a fast track to settlement.
Afghan women and Palestinians will be prioritised
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I would like to thank the emergency services for their swift response to the major incident in Gloucestershire this morning and their reassurance that they believe the incident is contained.
Whilst investigations are ongoing it would be inappropriate to comment further.
I know today's news on the counter-terror arrests that took place over the weekend will be deeply distressing to our Jewish communities, in Manchester and across the country.
I would like to thank our police and intelligence services, for the work they do to keep us safe, each and every day.
Whilst the police investigation is ongoing, it wouldn’t be appropriate to comment further. But I can say that we continue to do all in our power to address threats against our Jewish community, including through record funding for policing.
I also know that our policing response is necessary, but not sufficient. We cannot expect our Jewish community to live behind higher walls. We must also tackle antisemitism at its source and root it out wherever it rears its head. This Government is committed to that effort.